The annual New York State Spring Burn Ban begins today, March 16, and runs through May 14. Open burning is the single greatest cause of wildfires in our state. Conditions for wildfires are heightened in springtime when most wildfires occur. The annual ban has decreased spring wildfires by nearly 43% since it began in 2009. ✅ To check the current fire danger in your area, check our Fire Danger Map: https://on.ny.gov/3Tz8ct3. ✅ Learn more about the statewide burning ban, here: https://on.ny.gov/3X
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You can tell Spring is just around the corner when the rainbow trout begin their spawning run in the Finger Lakes tributaries. The spring spawning run is a great opportunity for DEC Biologists to sample the rainbow trout population. This week on Catharine Creek, the main tributary to Seneca Lake, fisheries staff from our Region 8 (Western Finger Lakes) Office were electrofishing for trout. Electrofishing, a sampling method that uses pulses of electricity in the water, is the best way to collect
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It’s time for the Great Lakes and Northeast Landing Blitz! This week, we’re teaming up with our friends in nearby states and Canadian provinces to get the word out about preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS). Want to protect your favorite lakes, streams, and rivers from invasive species? Keep AIS from hitching a ride on your boat, fishing gear, or other water recreation equipment by following Clean, Drain, Dry practices! Check out this video to learn how to Clean, Drain, Dry, a
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DEC thinks these are perfect pairings when hunting this season. Remember to report your deer, bear, or turkey harvest by phone, online, or through our HuntFishNY mobile app: https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/hunting/report-your-harvest | NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
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DEC opened the new fish ladder at the Salmon River Fish Hatchery, in Altmar, NY, Friday, 10 Sep. Coho & chinook (king) salmon staging in Beaverdam Brook had no problem hightailing it up the new ladder to the initial pond. The new ladder is part of the on-going construction project on the hatchery grounds. This project includes the new ladder and a substantially improved visitor experience outside the hatchery. At completion, there will be a new pavilion, new observation deck along the initial po
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DEC staff continue to stock New York’s waterways with various species of trout. Take a peek at how it’s done, and get hooked on fishing! Stocking schedules are available at https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/30465.html and include stocking lists, locations, and a searchable map! #IFishNY | NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
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